After a standout 2023 season, Braves first baseman Matt Olson faced what many called a “down year” in 2024. Yet, despite the dips, Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter still ranked him among the top five first basemen in the league, placing him at No. 5. Olson, with 29 home runs and 98 RBIs, managed an impressive resurgence in the final two months, hitting .289 with a .547 slugging percentage and driving in nearly half his RBIs during that stretch.
Reuter suggests this late-season surge could signal a massive 2025 for Olson, as his streaky style has proven capable of extended hot periods. While he narrowly missed his usual 30 HR and 100 RBI benchmarks, Olson’s second-half boost helped Atlanta maintain their seven-season playoff streak, affirming his continued elite status in MLB.
